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Texas Metal Solutions & Overhead Door LLC

Po Box 465
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Texas Metal Solutions & Overhead Door LLC

Po Box 465
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Texas Metal Solutions & Overhead Door LLC uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Texas Metal Solutions & Overhead Door LLC uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Krenek Construction

4140 County Road 467
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Krenek Construction

4140 County Road 467
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Krenek Construction is the Elgin, Texas area's premier choice for any of your residential concrete, septic or metal building needs. With many years of devoted industry experience, we know that our promptness, quality and overall customer experience provided are all unparalleled. If you need some help around your home, please wait no longer - give us a call today!

Krenek Construction is the Elgin, Texas area's premier choice for any of your residential concrete, septic or metal building needs. With many years of devoted industry experience, we know that our promptness, quality and overall customer experience provided are all unparalleled. If you need some help around your home, please wait no longer - give us a call today!


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Tyler's Toolbox Construction and Handyman Services

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Tyler's Toolbox Construction and Handyman Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
158 local quotes requested

I specialize in home repair, remodeling and new construction. I can frame, sheetrock, texture, paint, install floors, repair subfloor, build decks, install metal roofs, skirting around homes, build fences, and more. I have been working in this business for 10 years and have recently opened my own company in the College Station area. I currently run a small crew and our pricing is competitive to similar companies in the area.

"Needed someone to freshen up and prep our house to put on the market. The work provided exceeded expectations!"

Amanda W on April 2021

I specialize in home repair, remodeling and new construction. I can frame, sheetrock, texture, paint, install floors, repair subfloor, build decks, install metal roofs, skirting around homes, build fences, and more. I have been working in this business for 10 years and have recently opened my own company in the College Station area. I currently run a small crew and our pricing is competitive to similar companies in the area.

"Needed someone to freshen up and prep our house to put on the market. The work provided exceeded expectations!"

Amanda W on April 2021


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Austins Handyman

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Austins Handyman

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1221 local quotes requested

Family owned business with over 3 years of experience handling all your Handyman jobs.

"Top hand! Hired Gavin to help me with fencing a large yard and he did a great job. Beautiful work, easy to get along with, highly recommend!"

Don S on May 2024

Family owned business with over 3 years of experience handling all your Handyman jobs.

"Top hand! Hired Gavin to help me with fencing a large yard and he did a great job. Beautiful work, easy to get along with, highly recommend!"

Don S on May 2024


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Diamond Edge Construction

115 B East St
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Diamond Edge Construction

115 B East St
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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3444 local quotes requested

At Diamond Edge Construction, we're dedicated to raising the bar in construction across Texas. As experienced general contractors, we specialize in commercial construction and multifamily development, while also bringing our expertise to custom home projects. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship that stands the test of time. We approach every project with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each element meets our exacting standards. Our commitment goes beyond just building structures; we focus on understanding and fulfilling our clients' visions, providing innovative solutions to meet their unique needs. Whether it's a large-scale commercial development or a custom home, we strive to complete every project efficiently, on schedule, and at a fair price. With Diamond Edge Construction, clients can expect reliable communication, transparent processes, and results that consistently exceed expectations. Our versatility, combined with our unwavering commitment to quality and client satisfaction, sets us apart in the construction industry. https://www.thebluebook.com/iProView/1869647/

"Is working out perfectly."

Todd M on January 2025

At Diamond Edge Construction, we're dedicated to raising the bar in construction across Texas. As experienced general contractors, we specialize in commercial construction and multifamily development, while also bringing our expertise to custom home projects. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship that stands the test of time. We approach every project with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each element meets our exacting standards. Our commitment goes beyond just building structures; we focus on understanding and fulfilling our clients' visions, providing innovative solutions to meet their unique needs. Whether it's a large-scale commercial development or a custom home, we strive to complete every project efficiently, on schedule, and at a fair price. With Diamond Edge Construction, clients can expect reliable communication, transparent processes, and results that consistently exceed expectations. Our versatility, combined with our unwavering commitment to quality and client satisfaction, sets us apart in the construction industry. https://www.thebluebook.com/iProView/1869647/

"Is working out perfectly."

Todd M on January 2025


DEW Renovations/Remodeling

63 CR 34200
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DEW Renovations/Remodeling

63 CR 34200
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Handyman. Specializing in drywall, tape bed and texture and paint. Inside and outside painting.

Handyman. Specializing in drywall, tape bed and texture and paint. Inside and outside painting.


Legacy Lifts LLC

6556 State Highway 198
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Legacy Lifts LLC

6556 State Highway 198
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Legacy Lifts is a Texas-based company producing innovative, state-of-the-art residential cargo lifts, passenger lifts, commercial lifts and boat products that are sold, installed and serviced by local distributors. We are committed to making elevated living easier. If you live or work in a multi-story building, you probably already know what a hassle it can be to make multiple trips up and down the stairs. Even simple tasks like taking out the trash or bringing up the groceries can be exhausting.

Legacy Lifts is a Texas-based company producing innovative, state-of-the-art residential cargo lifts, passenger lifts, commercial lifts and boat products that are sold, installed and serviced by local distributors. We are committed to making elevated living easier. If you live or work in a multi-story building, you probably already know what a hassle it can be to make multiple trips up and down the stairs. Even simple tasks like taking out the trash or bringing up the groceries can be exhausting.


Brick Street Fencing

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Brick Street Fencing

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16 years of experience

Brick Street Fencing is a small family owned company that has a couple of employees and most of the work done by one of the owners. Job prices depend upon the type of job, as well as material choosen for the job, but we always have free estimates and advice whether you use us or not. We live by our slogan of "Yesterday's Ethics Meeting Today's Needs"

Brick Street Fencing is a small family owned company that has a couple of employees and most of the work done by one of the owners. Job prices depend upon the type of job, as well as material choosen for the job, but we always have free estimates and advice whether you use us or not. We live by our slogan of "Yesterday's Ethics Meeting Today's Needs"


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


DLM Construction

404 E Empresario St
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DLM Construction

404 E Empresario St
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11 years of experience

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Rockdale, TX

A bomb shelter is an abode built to withstand disaster. Bomb shelters may refer to a space or bunker that can protect inhabitants through a hypothetical nuclear attack, apocalypse, or any other massive crisis. People usually build bomb shelters underground and stock them to live there a few days to a month at a time. Doomsday bunkers accommodate long-term living rather than just through a short crisis.

Builders construct bomb shelters with reinforced steel, box culvert, concrete, or other durable materials (but many professionals do not recommend shipping containers, as they’re not designed to live underground. If building underground, you’ll first have to excavate land before building the actual structure. You’ll have to implement air and water filtration systems, septic systems, and power supply.

It takes a lot of experience to safely and legally construct a bomb shelter, not to mention make sure it’s fit to live in for extended periods of time. It’s best to talk to a residential structural engineer near you for proper guidance.

The current standard filtration systems require filtering both air and water. For air, you’ll want an NBC filter system, which both domestic and international producers make. NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical, which filters out all three. If you’re only building your shelter for natural disasters, chemical attacks, and biological attacks, you may opt for the less expensive HEPA filter system. 

Water filtration requires the same level of care. You’ll likely want to have a large water storage capacity to survive short-term disasters. For long-term living, you’ll want to have a water filtration system.

Rising S bunker prices depend on the size, ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $9 million. Their least expensive model is 96 square feet while their most expensive model has a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and bowling alley.

  • Mini: $45,500

  • Standard Bomb Shelter: $67,500–$109,500

  • Silver Leaf: $140,000–$182,500

  • Admiral: $180,000–$500,000

  • Xtreme: $450,000–$780,000

  • Xtreme Bunker Complex: $840,000–$1,830,000

  • Luxury Series: $3,800,000–$9,600,000

You almost always need a permit to build a bunker on land with any type of public utilities running through it. You’ll want to check with your local building code enforcement agency to see if this is the case for your area. 

Because you’re building a structural component that often requires electricity, water, and sewage services, you’ll need to apply for permits to attach these utilities to your new property. However, off-grid-only units in rural areas may not need all or any of the permitting you’d normally find in more urban settings.

To survive a nuclear blast, you’ll need to have your bunker at least three feet underground. However, it’s usually advisable to put it further underground. To survive a close strike, you’ll want to have the bunker at least 10 feet down and with five-foot thick reinforced concrete. However, knowing exactly how deep to build depends on the size of the blast you’re trying to avoid. Most bunkers don’t need to be more than 5 feet below the ground. 

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